http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog Where we answer all your parenting questions Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:17:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Why Chat Room Lingo? Kids these days are learning far more at an earlier age than their parents did. Although most kids are introduced to computers in grade school, it is more typical that these kids have already been navigating the World-Wide Web for a long time before that in their ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2010/02/dangers-of-internet-slang-for-kids/ Socially speaking, going to school can be a minefield.  Granted, your child is there to learn but school is where they spend the majority of their day and the reality is that they will have to learn to interact with other kids.  Sometimes part of the social scene can include ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2010/02/5-ways-to-handle-cyber-bullying/ By now, you’ve heard terms like Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and Twitter, right?  If you haven’t, I guarantee your kids have heard of them or are currently even using them.  These are just a few of the social networking sites out there where kids can meet others and create their own ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2010/02/5-things-kids-should-know-about-social-sites/ Some of you may remember that there was once a time when computers took up an entire room.  Now, almost every household has at least one.  Between our old clunkers and newer replacements, we have five computers!  Even if you have only one computer (desktop or laptop) in your ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2010/02/5-guidelines-for-safe-computer-use-at-home/ Let me start by saying that like most people, I have a hectic schedule. I work part-time, I own a business and I have two very young boys. I have a hard time going to the gym and for several reasons….I like being home, I don’t really enjoy ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2010/01/nintendo-wii-fit-plus-review/ When coming up with economical gift ideas this Christmas, don' t rule out your local home improvement store. I recently decided that it was more special to have my boys create their gifts for giving to some people rather than shop in the usual fashion.  It all started when an Auntie ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2009/12/homemade-christmas-gift/ Author: Treat Her As fun as Christmas is, we know it doesn’t all come together overnight! Despite your festive face, we know there’s a lot more to the Christmas celebrations than a cooked bird and a few Christmas crackers! From navigating the post to get cards out on time to picking ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2009/12/tips-for-a-stress-free-christmas/ October is breast cancer awareness month.  What better way to honor those affected by breast cancer than to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure.   Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a wonderful organization whose mission is to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2009/10/free-gift-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ Kidz Comfort is about to launch our new charitable giving program. Problem is, we don't have a name for it yet. Submit your ideas and you could win a toddler size travel pillow of your choice if your charitable giving program name is chosen! Examples: Kohl's has "Kohl's Cares for Kids" Taggies has ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2009/08/contest-name-our-charitable-progra/ If you are familiar with Twitter, then you are familiar with Wordless Wednesday.  When I finally figured out what this was all about, I knew I had the perfect photo of my son...no words of explanation needed. I LOVE SUMMER!  MMMMMM, TOMATO FOR BREAKFAST! [caption id="attachment_566" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Breakfast of Champions"][/caption] For more ... http://www.kidzcomfort.com/blog/2009/07/wordless-wednesday/